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Home My WebLink AboutConservation Minutes 4/9/1990i s i J i s NANbY1tLIl CUNbt.KVH1IUN i,Ul'II'ISbb1UN I'11NUItb MUMMY. HPK1L J. 1'TiU -- YHUt 1 Members Present: l.nairman Powers, commissioners U'Ne1I1.1,POr1Q.ieK. 6Pitri —!J Knoaas ifrom a:liJ. The mee'cinq was caiied to oraer ac I::iU O.M. c.'J c- EARTH DAY DISCUSSION r, Nancy Giovino was present as a member of a recently- f6rmld ad hoc group in town; members hope to work in support of Conservation Commission efforts, on Earth Day and beyond. John Rhind of the DPW has indicated he would supply a truck for the Earth Day cleanup effort; the ad hoc group members have solicited workers for the effort, and are willing to supply refreshments. Dick suggested meeting at the BMX track, where there is more parking, with coffee at 8:30, and a walk - through and cleanup from 84(�5 to �10:30. Participants are encouraged to firing work lov s. is Iii,, �¢s- 60Ae¢.�jo 'ds > i t GOm111JrsZA, �^GCahf�tev+c�io1 t t 9 %�iti ayi f cy Y%3 -w -"& WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -287 Ivf C. C. Donwood Co. - 42 Fredric Lane, lot 18 The hearing was continued to 5 -7 -90 at 8:00. SELECTIVE CUTTING PROPOSAL Michael Luke, proprietor of L & T Logging, proposes to have trees marked for selective cutting (this is currently being done in Easton). Mr. Luke would cut and remove the wood, using two pairs of oxen, at no cost to the town; the wood would be his to sell. He proposes marking 10 or 15 acres and having the commission review the marking before any cutting is done. [Comm. Rhoads arrived.3 Mr. Luke is in the,process of getting liability insurance. Comm. Rhoads stated that this sounded like an ideal way to begin management of some of the Conservation Commission parcels. The other commissioners agreed. Before going forth, Comm. Rhoads felt a hearing would be in order, to inform the public and officials. Dick and Mr. Luke can begin to walk the parcels to develop a sense of what the cutting priorities would be, and Dick can seek assistance from Bristol County forestry people; in the meantime, the Commission will decide a on ground rules under which the Conservation Commission wishes to operate., GnoL Y7l( � M. G�. �(. %n relaa`/on 101"d4Sne. REOUEST-``FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY - Mi11 Farm Estates (107 ION: To continue to 3 :30, 4- 23 -90, at the request of the applicant. (Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: - SE211 -309 Bonwood /Jess Realty Trust - Keli Green The applicant will see that all members of the commission receive information from Sanford. Ralph Maloon is designing compensation for Maple Street lots separate from Keli Green issues. The commission will walk the site on 4 -28 at 8:00 a.m. Dick will inform the concerned abutters. AUSTIN FARMS LOTS 26 AND 31 Mr. Folkman proposed submitting field book results for upgradient and downgradient species, for lots 26 and 31, Austin Farms. Comm. Rhoads felt it would be helpful for a Sanford representative to view the site with the commission. Mr. Folkman will try for 4 -23 at 6:00 just before the meeting. EASTLAND ESTATES, CLEAN -UP WORK Mr. Folkma`h stated that the drainage pipe going under the driveway in t ti MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1990 -- PAGE 2 question was never touched, because the Conservation Commission was concerned about draining the wetland if the pipe size were increased. The compensatory lot to go on lot 1. has been redesigned and will be installed this season, as requested. Commission wants proof that the orders for the various parcels on East Street are not in conflict and need no amendment, including documentation that the pipe size is appropriate. WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING - Douglas A. King Builders, Inc. -- Construction of single family house- - Hilltop Lane, lot B Proof of abutter notification was not available, although the applicant stated that they had been notified. No DEP file number has been received. The parcel is a piece of land accessed from Hilltop Lane in Easton. Mansfield Board of Health has not yet approved the plan; the orders will require proof of an approved Board of Health Plan. Driveway and grading are shown within the buffer zone. Septic system is just outside the buffer zone. Commissioners requested staking of the house corners. The site walk will take place 4 -17 at 6:00 p.m. MOTION: To continue the hearing to 9 :00, 4 -23. (Rhoads - Smith; all in favor) VOTED CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - SE211 -177 (Robinson Court) Everything specified under the original order has been completed. MOTION: To issue a certificate for 8E2ii -177. (Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - SE211 -312 (lots 3, 12) Work has not been completed on these lots, and according to the policy adopted by the commission on 3 -26, the lots should not be released. Dick will provide a letter to the lawyers stating the conditions under which the lots will be released. MOTION: To recmmuend to Harrington and Matto that the request be withdrawn until such time as work has been completed, or to deny issuing a partial certificates for lots 3 and 12 because of the incomplete nature of the work. (Rhoads - .O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED RESPONSE BY SANFORD REGARDING RIGHT OF WAY DETERMINATION HEARING FOR AMTRAK: Letter of April 2 from Sanford provides revisions to the areas designated as wetlands by Sanford. In one area the notation is potentially misleading; Dick will check with Sanford representatives and report back to the commission. CERTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY CONDITION AT MILL STREET PROPERTY The site was declared, after consultation with four commissioners, as an emergency area in order that the drainage easement could be attended to by the DPW. New replacement piping had been installed last year, and had caused a large (14 -16 feet deep) gulley which created a hazardous situation on town property. Dick requested confirmation of these actions by a vote of the commission. Documentation must be provided to DEP. Dick drafted a document which meets the requirements of the act. MOTION: That the commission ratify the earlier emergency action. (Rhoads - Poholek; all in favor, O'Neill abstaining) VOTED TIGHE TRUCKING Comm. O'Neill raised the issue of a potential problem near Tighe Trucking, t t MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1990 -- PAGE 3 with a large hole, at least 18 feet deep, rather near the street. Dick will investigate, and notify the appropriate authorities. FULTON POND AREA: Bert Cook sent memo to Bob Swanson indicating that the bridge at the Fulton Pond picnic area is a danger, with no proper railings and rotted planks. DPW proposes to respond to the memo with a backhoe device. The bridge can be removed under the existing order for improvement of Fulton's Pond park. MOTION: To respond to Soh Swanson's MEMO urging that removal take place as quickly as possihle. (Rhoads - Smith; all in favor) VOTED DPW can proceed with other maintenance issues as needed. LINDA SOHN COMPLAINT REGARDING WORK AT 631 EAST ST. (PETER DEGIROLAMO) Mr. DeGirolamo is working within the buffer zone and has been instructed to refrain from additional work without filing with the commission. He has indicated that he will file. COPY OF LETTER FROM DICK TO BOB SWANSON re problems in Maple Park area. Chairman Powers is disappointed at the lack of immediate response to concerns about protecting areas subject to the act. She suggested directing a copy of Dick's memo and a letter to Board of Selectmen apprising them of the situation, emphasizing the importance of a quick response. If the situation is remedied immediately, the letter need not go. The commission would like an explanation of what is going on out there, in case a filing is necessary. MOTION: To ratify action taken by the chairman regarding Maple Park work order by DPW. (OFMaill - Poholek; all in favor) VOTED ORDERS OF CONDITION: MOTION: To issue the orders for SE211 -321 as amended by the commission. CRhoads - Poholek; all in favor) VOTED MOTION:, To issue the orders for SE211 -323 as written by the agent. (OfNeill - Poholek; all in favor, Rhoads ahstlfninq) VOTED POLICY REGARDING HEARING CONTINUATIONS: Dick was advised to respond to abutters by notifying them that the applicant does not intend to make a presentation, but that the commission can choose to discuss issues at the scheduled hearing time. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION: To go into executive session for the purpose of discussing litigation, coming out only to adjourn. (Rhoads - Poholek; Rhoads, aye; Poholek, aye; Powers, aye; O'Neill, aye; Smith, aye) VOTED The meeting adjourned at 12:00 a.m. Approved by: /pf Date to town clerk: